Fife · Scotland
External & façade joints in Lochore, Fife
Sealing brickwork movement joints, render, cladding and façade joints in Lochore, with a 12-month guarantee on every job. Ask us for a quote.
- Movement joints filled with mortar instead of sealant
- Sealant pulling away from one side of the joint
- Rain getting behind render or cladding at a joint
How we handle external mastic in Lochore
Joints between dissimilar materials, like brick against render or concrete against a steel frame, see movement from both sides. A flexible sealant bridges the two. Typical jobs include plants rooting in failed movement joints and rigid filler in a joint that should flex, on copings & trims, render & cladding joints and façade panels.
Outside joints can only be sealed when they’re dry, so work in Lochore depends on the weather. Tell us how to reach each wall, gutter and roofline.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything is not right with it, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
- Place
- Lochore (KY5)
- Wider area
- Fife
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Price
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Why it’s worth doing now in Lochore
The longer a joint stays open, the more water the wall takes in. Wet masonry is more easily damaged by frost around the joint, so the damage spreads beyond the joint. In a place like Lochore, small leaks are easy to put off, but water through a failed joint keeps working away until it’s fixed.
A few things move the cost up or down: how much old sealant there is and how stubborn it is, any mould to treat, and whether the work is at height. We take all of that into account in your quote.
Why book with us
- Trusted Arbo and Everbuild sealants
- Anti-fungal silicone where joints get wet
- Domestic, commercial and hotel work
- White, clear, grey or another colour, product permitting
Read our cost guide or our reviews.
Common problems we fix in Lochore
Many joints fail because they were sealed too deep or with nothing behind them. Sealant bonded to three sides has nowhere to go and rips as the joint opens.
People normally contact us after spotting something like this:
- Joints pointed up with cement by mistake
- Old sealant gone brittle and cracked
- Moss and dirt in joints with no sealant left
- Sealant that has lost its bond to the brick or render
Homes close to Ballingry Parish Church include some older properties, and older walls, gutters and the joints where extensions meet them need a flexible sealant.
What to look for in a quote
- How the surfaces are prepared before sealing
- Whether you can choose the colour
- Are they insured?
- What the quote includes, VAT included or not
How it works
On the day, we look over the joints with you first. We protect the surfaces around the joints before any work begins. Most jobs take a few hours for a handful of joints, longer for a whole elevation. Somewhere like Lochore may be a longer drive, and the journey is planned ahead. Tell us about tracks, gates, a ferry crossing or anything unusual about getting there.
- We start by walking round the building and agreeing the joints and the access.
- We cut out the old mastic and rake out anything in the joint.
- Joint faces are cleaned back and primed if the sealant needs it.
- We fit closed-cell backing rod to control the depth.
- The exterior sealant is applied, tooled and checked along its length.
Before we arrive
- Clear items away from the joints we are working on
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
- Tell us about any water getting in
Ask for a quote
Quotes start with a quick conversation. Describe the problem, the location and the size of the job. When it suits you, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Related advice
What the job involves on each surface
Joints between dissimilar materials
Each side of the joint may need its own preparation. We prepare both faces so the sealant bonds properly.
Render joints
The face of render can be soft, so a low-modulus sealant is kinder to the joint edges. Priming is done where the sealant calls for it.
For landlords and businesses
Landlords and letting agents in Lochore can book us as well as homeowners. Resealing between tenancies keeps a property looking cared for before the next move-in.
A neglected joint can let water reach the structure, which is a bigger problem in a rented property. Resealing at the right time is simple maintenance.
Lochore: your questions answered
Is Lochore in your area for external mastic?
Yes. We work across all of Scotland, and Lochore is part of that. You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and let us know what needs doing, and we’ll give you a clear quote.
Do you work for landlords with property near Lochgelly station?
Yes. We work for landlords and agents as well as householders. You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the details for a clear quote.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes, and it often makes sense. Combining jobs makes good use of the visit.
Where are you based?
Our base is in Crawley, West Sussex, and we cover South East England, London and all of Scotland.
Will you leave a mess?
We keep the work tidy. We protect what’s around the joints, and we clear up when we’re done.
How do I get a quote for external mastic in Lochore?
Every job is different, so each one gets its own quote. To get one, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a short description of the job.
Do you take out the old sealant first?
Yes, every time. New silicone doesn’t stick to old silicone, so any old material comes out before anything new goes in.
Do you work for hotels and businesses?
Yes, regularly. We can plan bigger jobs in stages.
Quotes for external mastic in Lochore
Call for a quick quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Mould in or behind the old joints
- The number and length of the joints
- The product the joint needs
- The old material and how stubborn it is
Doing several joints on one visit is usually more efficient than separate visits. We’ll give you a clear price for the lot.
What we need to know
Before you ask for a quote, have a think about:
- Where the property is
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
- Whether it has been sealed before
We quote each job on its own, so start by telling us what you need. Just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the details and send photos if you have them.
Nearby places to Lochore
What else we do in Lochore
Lochore buildings and the weather
Harled (roughcast) walls are common in Scotland, and where harling meets frames, pipes and other materials, the joint needs a flexible sealant that grips a rough surface. Private landlords in Scotland must meet the Repairing Standard, which includes keeping a home wind and watertight, and sound outside sealant is part of that.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Lochgelly High School, its movement joints, gutters and trims need looking after like any other building’s. For landlords with property near Lochgelly station, split movement joints are easy to miss on a rental until damp shows inside.
Lochore is about 6 miles south-west of Glenrothes, in Fife. Every kind of property in Lochore is covered for external mastic, old or new, large or small. The work is guaranteed for a year. Across Fife, we cover 133 places, and Lochore is one of them. There’s also a page for Edinburgh, roughly 15 miles from Lochore.
Here we cover the KY5 postcode area for external mastic. External mastic is available to properties on Scott Place, Loch Leven Terrace and Marmion Road and the roads around them. Other places close to Lochore include Crosshill (1 mile south), Ballingry (1 mile north), Glencraig (1 mile south), Lochgelly (2 miles south) and Lumphinnans (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Dunfermline (7 miles south-west), Kirkcaldy (6 miles east), Glenrothes (6 miles north-east), Leven (13 miles east), Cowdenbeath (4 miles south) and Dysart (8 miles east).
Landmarks near Lochore
The closest station to Lochore is Lochgelly station, roughly 1.6 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Lochore Castle (0.6 miles south) and Michael Bruce Cottage Museum (3.9 miles north). The countryside around Lochore includes Loch Gelly and Benarty Hill.
Keeping the joints in good condition
No joint lasts for ever, but care makes a real difference. Our tips:
- Have failed joints looked at early
- Keep movement joints as flexible joints, not mortar
- Check external joints each spring
- Check the sealant is paintable before painting near it
Follow the cure time we give you before the joint is knocked or disturbed. Most exterior sealants skin fast but take longer to cure right through.
Leaks behind façade panels and render often go unseen. When it finally shows inside, the joint may have been open for years so early resealing is worth it.